Ascension Parish Library

All Ascension Parish Library locations will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, June 20.

Schoolhouse Safari at Safari Station is bringing a hands-on animal adventure to APL! Meet snakes, parrots, tortoises, scorpions, tarantulas, and more while learning about these amazing creatures up close.

* An ASL interpreter from the Deaf Resources Center of Greater Baton Rouge will be available at our Galvez location on Thursday, June 18, at 10:00am.

See their schedule of stops: itl.ink/SafariStationSRP2026

Move and groove with live music, street dance, and dinosaur-themed fun as the TMM Project brings an interactive celebration of culture, creativity, and discovery. Seeds, Fossils, and Positive Beats connect the past and present through rhythm and movement.

Catch a performance on Monday, June 15, at 10:00am in Gonzales or 2:00pm in Galvez, or on Tuesday, June 16, at 10:00am at the Study Commons at the Wag Center in Donaldsonville or 2:00pm in Dutchtown.

Summer reading is here, and Plant a Seed, Read is in full bloom!

We've loved seeing readers of all ages making the library part of their summer, and the season is still growing.

See what’s coming up next: myAPL.org/srp

Congratulations to Emerson on completing the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge!

For Emerson's family, the program was about more than reaching the milestone. His mom, Samantha, shared that "it's a great program, and it gave us a lot of quality time together."

Ready to start your own reading journey? Visit one of our locations or our website to register your child today.

Your Foundation Starts Here: myAPL.org/1000-books-before-kindergarten

Clap along and step into the story with Mama SaBa as she brings African and Southern folktales to life through song, movement, and interactive storytelling. Children of all ages will hear engaging tales featuring Anansi the Spider, Brer Rabbit, and more, with each performance offering something a little different.

Sugarcane has helped shape Louisiana’s culture, economy, and landscape for generations, but how did it become one of the state's most important crops?

Learn the story behind Louisiana’s number one valued row crop with Dr. Kenneth Gravois, LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist and American Sugar Cane League Chair in Sugarcane Production. From its early beginnings to its role in modern agriculture, this presentation explores the history, resilience, and continued importance of sugarcane in south Louisiana.

For ages 18+.

If you saw our recent video, you heard the question:

"Does anyone know the name of the book with a blue cover?"

After reviewing the evidence, we've narrowed it down to these options.

What are you looking for? Find it here: ascension.tlcdelivers.com/

Experience the beauty of dance with the BRBT's Youth Ballet as they perform excerpts from classical favorites and modern works.

Meet beloved storybook characters like Puss in Boots, Little Red Riding Hood, and the swans of Swan Lake — plus scenes from Cinderella and the all-new Beach Club.

For all ages.